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Mark Post’s test tube hamburger that we heard about last November is reportedly going to be ready for consumption by Autumn of 2012. Announced at the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Vancouver this past Sunday, the scientist’s admittedly less than appetizing petri dish skeletal muscle tissue is in the laboratory phase with a goal to... weiterlesen...
Refrigerators are currently the most popular (and in many cases, only) way to keep our food fresh, but since they run 24/7, they’re hardly the most eco-friendly. Wondering what kinds of alternatives we might be able to come up with, Korean designer Jihyun Ryou created “Save Food From The Fridge”, a charming collection of art objects that keep food fresh using n... weiterlesen...
If you’ve been trying to incorporate more fruits and veggies into your diet but find washing them to be a chore, Vege Aqua is a new product that might make it feel like less cumbersome. Unlike other produce washes that contain a long list of ingredients like oleic acid, glycerol, ethyl alcohol or potassium hydrate, Vege Aqua is 99.7% water and 0.3% anion (negatively charge... weiterlesen...
Read the rest of DIY: How to Make Homemade Valentine’s Day Fortune Cookies for Your Sweet!
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McDonald’s and other fast food chains have quietly announced that they will stop selling “Pink Slime” beef – a form of second-grade meat that is treated with a nasty ammonia process to eliminate bacteria. Thanks to national headlines and attention from big name chefs like Jamie Oliver, the USDA-approved process that literally turns dog food into burger me... weiterlesen...
All over the western world, food waste is a major concern. When so many are starving, sending thousands of tons of unwanted food to the landfills shouldn’t be an option. In the UK, British retailers have pledged to reduce the amount of food waste and reduce the nation’s carbon footprint. However, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) have announced in their annual repo... weiterlesen...
Fans who are lucky enough to attend this year’s Super Bowl XLVI in person will be able to nosh on farm-fresh organic food provided by Homegrown Concessions, a partnership between Farm Aid and Centerplate. Homegrown will be serving up organic chili to hungry fans, and best of all, Centerplate will donate $2 to Farm Aid for every bowl of chili sold at the Super Bowl!
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There are two types of coffee lovers in the world: commercial café frequenters and coffee connoisseurs. If you fall into the latter category, or simply appreciate the alluring aroma of an excellent cup of Joe, this unique opportunity will surely get you percolating. Peet’s Coffee is offering a sweepstakes that will award three grand-prize winners an all-expenses-paid trip t... weiterlesen...
After an undercover mission to expose cruelty at factory farms, the Humane Society has filed a legal complaint with the U.S. Securities and Exchange and Federal Trade Commission (U.S. SEC) alleging false and misleading statements about animal care from one of the nation’s largest pig farms. The allegations were released along with a very sad video of the alleged animal abu... weiterlesen...
Go Halfsies is a brilliant social initiative in Texas that solves the tripartite problem of obesity, food waste, and hunger in one fell swoop. When diners visit participating restaurants in Austin, they have the option of signing up for “halfsies”. In so doing, they will pay full price for a meal but receive only half the portion and the other half will be donated to... weiterlesen...
Want to introduce your kids to baking and avoid spending money on store-bought snacks? Here’s a recipe that’s fun, relatively easy, and is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids. These homemade organic cheese crackers are of course fresher than the ones you might find at the supermarket, and when you make them at home, you can skip the excess packaging, food coloring, ... weiterlesen...
Read the rest of How to Save Food and Money with a Fridge Triage Box
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Read the rest of Six Scrumptious Eco Cocktails For a Sustainable New Year’s Eve
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Read the rest of DIY: Homemade Pumpkin Peanut Butter Doggie Cookies That’ll Have Your Pup Drooling
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Read the rest of DIY: A Simple Guide to Beer Brewing for Seasonal Ale Lovers
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We love seeing cool urban gardening systems that allow space-starved city dwellers to grow their own vegetables, and the Leopoldo City Garden is another great design for green-thumbed readers. The Barcelona-based studio has created a set of practical gardening containers that are perfect for planting on a balcony. The trays can transform a rooftop or terrace by adding an edible... weiterlesen...
Read the rest of DIY Green Gift Idea: Epicurean Edibles in Gourmet-Looking Recycled Glass Jars
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